TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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Winston WG but I don't even know if I can do this scheme anymore as I've already begged my full time employer for leave to do my other scheme 💀💀 It's a problem for if I receive the VS offer I guess
Does Winston and strawn only give out 2 TC offers???? That’s mad!!!
Also unpopular opinion but I really really suck at Watson Glaser and i literally prefer amberjack over them😭 any tips please?
Also unpopular opinion but I really really suck at Watson Glaser and i literally prefer amberjack over them😭 any tips please?
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Well, give it a shot, take it as it comes and deal with it later😭 especially if it’s a firm you would want to train at.
The lack of TCs will have reduced the number of applicants (I didn’t look at W&S for example) so don’t lose hope!
watch me beg them to give one of those through direct tc 💀
Probably Naive yes.
Has anyone heard back from Aspiring Solicitor's Sky internship?
Congratulations! This is such a huge achievement! Could you kindly share any tips on preparing for the AC? I'd really appreciate it.DLA Piper London Vac scheme offer!
Thanks so much to the entire TCLA team for your help, really appreciate everyone’s support
Can anyone give any insight into Orrick's AC - its 6.5 hours but only has a written exercise and group presentation?!
Macfarlanes have rescinded some TCs from trainees that failed the SQE.
#law #trainingcontract #sqe | Chris Lee | 54 comments
A couple of law graduates have reached out to me after their training contract offers were rescinded when they failed the SQE. Most have simply received an email to communicate this and wishing them well going forwards; but one person (Amy) also received a letter immediately afterwards...www.linkedin.com
Does anyone know which firm this could have been?
Hey everyone, I did an interview for a scheme last Thursday and was told I should hear back the result on Friday. I haven’t heard anything since, should I follow up or just leave it? I’ve been offered another internship and have to give my dates to them soon so it’d be useful to know if I got the vac scheme or not.
Is anyone still waiting to hear from Winston & Strawn? And did anyone else not get a confirmation email when you applied?
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Hiya @lawaspirant!
I think it depends on the firm and the types of real estate matters they typically advise on. The work done by real estate-focused law firms can vary significantly depending on whether they primarily advise property owners, occupiers, developers, investors, or others. Your answer may also depend on whether the firm specialises in commercial or residential property.
I’d start by identifying the firm's key strengths and then researching news stories or trends affecting relevant areas/segments of the real estate sector. It’s also worth looking at client-focused publications from major real estate law firms, such as BCLP. If you let me know which firm you're applying to, I can put together a list of real estate headlines and trends that might be useful.
I am in the exact same position
Hi TCLA community, i've always been a lurker but decided to put out a post to untangle my thoughts for anyone happy to read it. I've graduated from uni last year and have been unsuccessful in the application cycle again this year - I got to two ACs but unfortunately did not get through with either but I got much further than last year (a win!). Of course, I'm not planning to give up and will be trying again in September but I am just at a loss at this point in time.
Although I still want to be a commercial solicitor, i'm very much interested in the media and entertainment industry and find it difficult to articulate 'why this firm' or 'why me' when a lot of my experiences lean towards hobbies linking to the creative industries and less so towards the main industries that many city firms cater to, like finance, real estate, energy etc and the creative sector is often not a main selling point of the firm (although I have applied to places like Harbottle and Wiggin - i was also unsuccessful or am still waiting). Does anyone have any advice on articulating this interest without the mistake of coming across too focused on only one sector? and any stories of encouragement would be appreciated too or if anyone is up for a general chat navigating this process together
Although I still want to be a commercial solicitor, i'm very much interested in the media and entertainment industry and find it difficult to articulate 'why this firm' or 'why me' when a lot of my experiences lean towards hobbies linking to the creative industries and less so towards the main industries that many city firms cater to, like finance, real estate, energy etc and the creative sector is often not a main selling point of the firm (although I have applied to places like Harbottle and Wiggin - i was also unsuccessful or am still waiting). Does anyone have any advice on articulating this interest without the mistake of coming across too focused on only one sector? and any stories of encouragement would be appreciated too
or if anyone is up for a general chat navigating this process togetherLots of firms do it. I’m personally aware through people I know that Weil (did not ask for their money back though), HSF, CMS, CC all will withdraw a TC if you fail SQE 1. There are other firms that I’m sure do as well.
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